Saed News: A recent study conducted in the UK indicates that a history of endometriosis or uterine fibroids may increase the risk of death from women's cancers before the age of 70.
According to the National Health Service of the UK, it is estimated that two out of every three women will experience fibroids, or non-cancerous growths inside or around the uterus, at some point in their lives.
Endometriosis affects about 10% of women of reproductive age and occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. Endometriosis is typically diagnosed after a long delay in women.In this study, data from over 110,000 women aged 25 to 42, previously collected in a chronic disease study of women from 1989 to 2019, were analyzed.
The results of these investigations (after adjusting for factors like age, weight, physical activity, and smoking) showed that endometriosis was associated with a 31% increased risk of early death, mostly observed in those who had gynecological cancers. Fibroids, although generally not linked to early mortality, were found to be associated with an increased risk of death from women's cancers in the results of this study.
According to Euronews, the authors of this research concluded that based on their findings, the risk of early mortality may be higher in women with a history of endometriosis and uterine fibroids, which extends beyond their reproductive lifespan. Experts also found evidence that both endometriosis and fibroids are linked to chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and certain cancers.
Francisco Carmona, a specialist in endometriosis in women, explained about the study: "This study is strong and substantiated, emphasizing the need to consider women's diseases in a broader context of women's overall health. It also highlights the importance of early and individualized management of these conditions."He added that independent research should also be conducted in the future on the impact of diagnoses and surgeries for ovarian removal.
